Keystone Scholars will send direct mail cards with the following specifications: a. 2-sided, folded postcard: Final cut/delivery size: 5” x 7” b. Color: Full color ink for artwork on all four panels c. Paper Type: 80# /100# “cardstock” (substitution acceptable). d. Paper Finish: Acceptable finishes include, but are not limited to, “gloss”, “silk”, “matte”, “satin”, “smooth”. Finishes may be determined by vendor based on availability. e. Must accommodate variable data fields on both sides of final product (interior and exterior) for address and addressee. f. Must print return address and postage permit information (provided by PA Treasury) g. Security sealed, wafer tabbed on three sides, or glued shut h. Documented data security policy (as agreed upon by PA Treasury) i. PA Treasury access for secure data file transfers - Must be able to accept a file transferred over a secure connection using encryption. j. Secure processing of a data file mailing list (provided by PA Treasury) in accordance with NCOA/CASS Certification for pre-sorting with drop-shipments for high-quantities to achieve postage discounts. k. In-home delivery by the 20th of each month. l. Vendors should provide the cost to print approximately 10,000 postcards monthly, approximately 60,000 postcards every six months, or approximately 120,000 postcards every twelve months with associated storage costs.
